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Another year, another 3.8% tuition increase at DePauw
Natsume Kurade April 28, 2026

At the beginning of April, DePauw students were notified of a 3.76% increase in tuition and fees for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year, detailing $80,120 for the cost of attendance, which includes tuition, housing and meals, and a comprehensive fee....

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What’s Happening Behind the Gas Price Surge
Minori Fukushiro April 26, 2026

If you own a car, you might be frustrated by the recent rise in gas prices. In Indiana, the price of gas has risen from $3.466 to $4.137 within the last month. International Conflict and the U.S. Oil Supply After the Trump administration attacked...

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Age of Attraction: Does age Matter When it Comes to Love?
Lauren Prouty, Features Editor • April 26, 2026

Netflix aired its new reality TV show, “Age of Attraction,” on March 11, 2026. Viewers of the show shared opinions on the contestants, the drama and — most importantly — the premise. Single people aged 22 to 60 got to know one another without...

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Tiger on the Street: Semester-Long Off-Campus Study
Kisa Tamai April 22, 2026

Since 2021, approximately 4% of DePauw students have completed a semester-long off-campus study each year. The DePauw asked students about their motivations to go off campus in the upcoming academic year.  For Jun Wen ‘27, her decision to study...

(From left to right): The Black Label – IDO producers, Chris Appelhans, EJAE and Maggie Kang attend a press conference held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to celebrate the Academy Award win of the movie "K-Pop Demon Hunters." Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“K-Pop Demon Hunters’” win: A Sign of Change or an Outlier?
Alyssa Baker April 9, 2026

At the 2026 Oscars, the Best Animated Feature win went to “K-Pop Demon Hunters.” Its fellow nominees were “Arco,” “Elio,” “Little Amèlie or the Character of Rain” and “Zootopia 2.” The film’s director, Maggie Kang, gave a heartfelt...

Cafe staff at the newly merged Blend and Café Allegro prepare drinks and snacks for DePauw University customers at the Green Center for Performing Arts in Greencastle, Ind. Photo credit: Kisa Tamai '26
Tiger on the Street: What do students think about the merging of Blend and Café Allegro?
Justine Vandenberg, Sofi Rodriguez, and Aahad Vakani April 9, 2026

Taylor Cripe '26 "No, I was not [aware]....I feel neutral about the merge itself...I do not feel great about not being aware of the merge or the specifics of it, particularly where that merge will be taking place, [and] because of the recent changes...

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SNL’s Take on Trump’s Iran War Address
Sienna Krieg March 17, 2026

On March 1, Saturday Night Live (SNL) uploaded a video titled “Trump Iran War Address Cold Open” in response to President Donald Trump’s statement regarding the US beginning major combat operations in Iran, released on Feb. 28. Due to the intensity...

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U.S. Foreign Policy: Why Peace Through Strength Works
Chase Mong March 17, 2026

Former President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick” — this was the cornerstone of America’s foreign policy throughout the 20th century. In other words, use diplomacy first, but be ready to use military force if...

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How the “Blade Angels” Are Battling Conformity in Women’s Sports
Gabby Woehr March 4, 2026

Although restrictions have long dominated women’s figure skating, the “Blade Angels” are freeing themselves of traditional expectations. Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito represented Team USA in the Women’s Singles events at the 2026 Winter...

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Punch the Monkey: A Macaque’s 15 Minutes of Fame
Kelley Trowbridge March 4, 2026

If you search “Punch the Monkey” on Google, you may notice your screen fill up with hearts — inside, the image of a small macaque monkey cuddling the arm of a stuffed orangutan. That monkey, named Punch, was born in July 2025 at the Ichikawa City...

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Trump Administration’s AI Push: Speed Over Regulation
Jaewoo Seong, Multi-Visual Editor • February 17, 2026

The Trump Administration launched a very aggressive AI integration strategy last year. There were mainly two initiatives for this implementation: America's AI Action Plan, which overall identified 90 federal policy actions to accelerate development under...

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An Anti-Creative Economy
Lucy Roesener, Contributing Writer • February 17, 2026

On Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post abruptly reduced its entire workforce, a move that shocked both its journalists and readers. These layoffs affected one-third of the company and saw cuts to sports and international news coverage, all with a goal of...

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The AI Epidemic Spreads: From Homework Helper to Future Friend?
Lilyan Whitecotton November 16, 2025

A debate over what to consider a friend has broken out across the New York City subway system. When a new AI startup campaign, friend.com, spent over 1 million dollars on more than 12,000 advertisements across the subway — a greater number than has...

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Are Laptops Making Us Worse Learners?
Maia Le November 1, 2025

In nearly every college classroom today, the rhythmic tapping of keyboards has replaced the soft scratch of pens. Laptops have become an essential academic tool, they are lightweight, powerful and convenient. Yet as screens multiply across lecture halls,...

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What can we take from Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message
Ira Satpathy October 29, 2025

“I want to make sure that you all understand that each and every one of you has a role to play. You may not know it. You may not find it. But your life matters, and you are here for a reason.” These were some of the most profound words from Dr. Jane...

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